Consider the following statements Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.

Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.

Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.

Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I (Correct answer)
2. B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
3. C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
4. D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Correct Answer

Option A — Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I.

Key Points

• both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both explain Statement I.
• A circular economy replaces the linear "take-make-dispose" model with one built on reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering materials, keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible.
• Explanation: Statement I is correct — a circular economy reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
• Statement II explains it: reusing and recycling means less virgin raw material must be extracted and processed, and extraction and primary processing are highly energy- and emission-intensive.
• Statement III also explains it: cutting wastage in production means less material and energy are consumed for the same output, and less waste reaches landfills where it would generate methane.
• Both II and III are correct and both explain I, so Option A is right.

Additional Information

• India has notified Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks for plastic packaging, e-waste, batteries and end-of-life vehicles to put circular-economy principles into practice.